FIRST PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 9th, 2025 – UPDATED JULY 2025: This situation highlights both the cruelty some humans are capable of and the compassion of those who choose to step up, take action and show kindness.

We spoke with Summer Secord and her mother, Crystal Mitchell after Jim Horne reached out to them regarding a lack of care that resulted in the death of a foal and the poor condition of horses in the ‘care’ of Stephanie Redlick  – along with a lack of water and feed – he had seen.  [Read about Jim’s experience here.]

Stephanie Redlick relinquished 4 horses of 20 she owned and was holding on a leased property in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada to Summer Secord and Crystal Mitchell.  We are grateful that Summer, Crystal along with Celia Carletti have carefully documented what they witnessed at the property and the condition each of the horses were in when relinquished.

It’s important to note that 16 horses remain in the ‘care’ of Stephanie Redlick.  Please scroll down for how you can help remedy this situation.

UPDATE JULY 2025:  The remaining 16 horses in the so called care of Redlick have been seized by AWS and charges laid.  

Additionally Stephanie Redlick is now facing criminal charges in unrelated theft and fraud cases.  However she is still  pretending to be a rescue under the name of Stephanie Martin and Above the Stars Equine Rescue.

Again, we ask does this look like a horse who has been well cared for?  Keep in mind there are still 16 horses in the ‘care’ of Stephanie Redlick.  

UPDATE:  All 16 have been seized by Animal Welfare Services.  

Pictures and videos on this page are courtesy of Summer Secord, Crystal Mitchell and Celia Carletti.

Press contact: marie@banhorseslaughter.com or phone: 250 801 8231